2006-10-05 17:43:52 · 5 answers · asked by Rosa H 1 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
We are moving from the U.S. We want a different scenery. So any advice can help, small towns to the cities, anything!
2006-10-05 18:02:48 · update #1
I honestly don't think there is a specific city that will remind you of home. Britain is different to the US.
But here are some basics:
London has six million people in it, it is rather like moving to DC. It is going to be busy and loud and is currently the most expensive city for real estate in the world. You will pay more per square foot than anywhere else. The cost of living is outrageous too. Unless you're rich, give this a miss.
The south coast is quite nice, places like Bournemouth and Brighton are pretty cool. It is slightly warmer and less rainy there than the north of England.
The south west is very cool, you have places like Bath, Oxford, Cheltenham and Bristol. All nice places, lovely architecture. All have a good night life, reasonable shopping.
Honestly, I would give the Midlands a miss. This is basically anywhere within an hour of Birmingham. This place sucks a55. The people have horrible accents. It's like moving to West Virginia.
South Wales can be very beautiful, Cardiff for example. But other places in Wales suck. Lots of nice castles, and amusing accents.
Towards the North of England you have Lancaster, Shefield, Leeds, and York. All cool places. The people tend to be friendly up here. They have slightly difficult accents that may need some practice to learn! The weather is going to be cold and damp a lot of the time. Cost of living is a little less than the south.
Personally I like the South West. I grew up in Cheltenham and have a fondness for it and the other cities near it I mentioned. My wife who is American did a study abroad in England and didn't want to leave at the end of it. The UK is a very cool place, but it is also as expensive as hell, which is why I don't live there any more.
Check the link for an amusing web site so you can learn English before you go!
2006-10-05 20:54:15 · answer #1 · answered by ZCT 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cambridge, warm and cozy. You can take the train to London. You have all the high street type stores. Big college,Cinemas,easy to drive than London. Big US pop, around the whole area.
2006-10-07 09:04:21 · answer #2 · answered by donald m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oxford - the University.
2006-10-06 00:51:51 · answer #3 · answered by fatsausage 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You did not mention that from where you are moving, If you are moving from Asia then Birmingham can be a good idea.
2006-10-06 00:58:48 · answer #4 · answered by Tech_Geek 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure but can I go with.
2006-10-06 01:13:52 · answer #5 · answered by SarinaAnn 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋